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Charlie Wright RIP

Henry Irving
Henry Irving Posts: 85,479
edited December 2024 in General Charlton
Very sad to report that the much beloved Charlie Wright died yesterday.

One of my childhood heroes.

RIP




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  • stonemuse
    stonemuse Posts: 34,225
    That’s sad, one of my all time faves RIP
  • T_C_E
    T_C_E Posts: 16,451
    RIP Charlie 
  • Isawsummersplay
    Isawsummersplay Posts: 1,432
    So sad, he was a real character and one of my all time favourites. He was the first player to be ‘knighted’ by the Charlton fans. RIP ‘Sir’ Charlie Wright.
  • Davo55
    Davo55 Posts: 7,857
    That is such sad news.

    The first Charlton player I can recall getting dubbed SIR when we sang "Sir Charlie Wright, Sir Charlie Wright, Charlie"

    RIP you legend.
  • eaststandmike
    eaststandmike Posts: 14,956
    Gutted to hear this, Charlie was one of my favorite players when I was a boy starting out on my Charlton journey.

    RIP big man 
  • lancashire lad
    lancashire lad Posts: 15,702
    one of our best

    RIP
  • Airman Brown
    Airman Brown Posts: 15,792
    Great guy on and off the pitch. He was 86.
  • Bournesnr
    Bournesnr Posts: 303
    RIP Charlie
    A hero to anyone watching Charlton in his era.
  • Captain Peacock
    Captain Peacock Posts: 202
    RIP Sir Charlie.
    Great character and no mean goalkeeper either.
    Part of the great 68/69 side that got me hooked as a Valliant (as it was then).
  • Live_by_The_Sword
    Live_by_The_Sword Posts: 208
    Very sad to hear great character and player cooked a lovely breakfast at Charlie’s Place 
    RIP

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  • Dartaddick
    Dartaddick Posts: 117
    Hong Footballer of the Year and a big favourite with Charlton fans.
    RIP  Charlie.
  • Dartaddick
    Dartaddick Posts: 117
    Sorry meant to have wrote Hong Kong Footballer of the Year.
  • thai malaysia addick
    thai malaysia addick Posts: 18,518
    One of the real standout characters at Charlton. RIP Charlie.
  • Grovenuts
    Grovenuts Posts: 106
    Loved Sir Charlie when I started going, great entertainer and not a bad keeper to boot even if he did infuriate you sometimes..RIP
  • Hal1x
    Hal1x Posts: 4,265
    edited December 2024
    RIP.

    My memory is failing me, I seem to remember watching him for years, yet his last game with us was apparently in 1971 when I was just 10. Who took over from him until Nicky Johns arrived (who is the next goalie I remember?). My dad did mention someone who had an enormous throw who I vaguely remember.
  • killerandflash
    killerandflash Posts: 70,435
    RIP, a great keeper and character
  • lolwray
    lolwray Posts: 4,929
    They don't make em like Charlie anymore..great character and a lovely bloke .RIP 
  • iaitch
    iaitch Posts: 10,333
    Classic moment.

    https://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/news-photo/cup-third-round-replay-match-at-selhurst-park-crystal-news-photo/925878322?adppopup=true
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,479
    Charlton Chat with Charlie Wri - Charlton Chat - Apple Podcasts
  • Raith_C_Chattonell
    Raith_C_Chattonell Posts: 5,758
    edited December 2024
    Oh no! A true Charlton legend and great character.

    RIP Charlie.



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  • cazo
    cazo Posts: 1,490
    My dad always used to talk about him top keeper.RIP🙏
  • Bilko
    Bilko Posts: 781
    Great character RIP.
  • Rudders22
    Rudders22 Posts: 3,909
    Didn't he run a fish and chip shop in  Greenwich? I seem to my friend and I going in there and he was talking with him about football. When we left the shop my mate said to me "you do know who that is don't you?" I didn't have a clue, as I wasn't a big Charlton fan as I am now but obviously heard of his name and that he was a goalkeeper for Charlton. 
  • ShootersHillGuru
    ShootersHillGuru Posts: 50,676
    edited December 2024
    I loved Charlie. As a kid I used to stand behind the goal right at the front at what is now The Jimmy Seed Stand end. Charlie was always worth watching and used to interact with the fans all the time. Used his cafe in Greenwich too in the 80’s. RIP Charlie. One of my all time favourites. A Hong Kong International don’t ya know.
  • Big William
    Big William Posts: 3,866
    Our No1 when I started going, he was probably proof of the old saying that all goalies are slightly mad, but a very good keeper for all that. Always regret I never got to his Caff in Greenwich, apparently he was as entertaining there as he was on the pitch.

    RIP
  • usetobunkin
    usetobunkin Posts: 2,274
    So sad, Charlie was a legend. 
    Tough and brave. 
    RIP Charlie.
  • charlton4ever
    charlton4ever Posts: 1,764
    Oh that is sad. As a kid I loved the way he spoke to us during a game!! What a legend. RIP Charlie.
  • bertpalmer
    bertpalmer Posts: 1,780
    my first Charlton keeper, great character and keeper
    RIP
  • Redmidland
    Redmidland Posts: 44,700
    So very sad, I used to love watching him play. Slightly nutty but a great character and a very good 'keeper!
    RIP Charlie and thank you for making my Saturday's a great experience for a kid!
  • Costa
    Costa Posts: 11
    Really sad to hear that news. Charlie was a great character and I am glad that I got to know him  better after he finished playing and was running his cafe in Greenwich. Always had time for everybody, young and old. Will be mourned by everyone who was lucky enough to see him play or crossed his path. RIP.

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